Do you get paid at MPCT?

Do you get paid at MPCT?

Funding claimed will be paid directly into your bank account a week in arrears.

Do you live at MPCT?

Are the courses residential? No. You will still live at home whilst attending your local Military Preparation College but you will have the opportunity to go on overnight exercises.

How long is MPCT course?

MPCT will engage, motivate and educate to achieve excellence for all. The ethos of MPCT is to create an environment that is caring, safe, supportive and positive. Our MPS Year 9 course is delivered in partnership with City and Guilds, a leading skills development organisation.

How does Army college work?

Military colleges offer a combination of military instruction and higher education. Attending a military college can give you the opportunity to get a college education and a military job after getting your degree; some military colleges even require you to serve in the military after graduation.

What do you do at MPCT?

The Military Preparation College (MPC) is a unique training college that helps 16-19 year olds develop their fitness, vocational qualifications, and employability skills to help prepare for employment, including rewarding careers in the British Armed Forces.

What do you do in MPCT?

Following the trailblazing use of Physical Literacy as a vehicle to deliver English and maths, MPCT has continued to develop and enhance the delivery of contextualised English and maths lessons via innovative military skills and sports programmes; these include Functional Skills from entry level 1 to level 2 and GCSEs.

How many days a week is MPCT?

You will attend full time for 30 hours (5 days) per week. During Level 1, you will continue to work through your Essential Skills Qualifications, as well as working towards a BTEC Award, Certificate or Diploma in Public Services.

How do you get into army college?

THE STEPS TO ADMISSION

1. Apply Online. Candidates must meet the following basic eligibility requirements:
2. Contact Your Field Force Representative.
3. Attend the Summer Leaders Experience.
4. Apply for a Nomination.
5. Complete Tests.
6. Schedule a Visit.
7. Ensure Your File is Complete.

What age can you join MPCT?

How old do you have to be to join MPCT?

If you are between 16-19 you can join one of our colleges.

Does Army Pay for college?

Under the Tuition Assistance program, the Army may pay a portion or up to all of your college tuition during off-duty periods. Eligible Soldiers will receive help from the Army Continuing Education System (ACES) to secure funds for undergraduate and graduate courses.

Where did the University of Southampton move to?

An increase in student numbers in the following years motivated fund raising efforts to move the college to greenfield land around Back Lane (now University Road) in the Highfield area of Southampton. On 20 June 1914, Viscount Haldane opened the new site of the renamed Southampton University College.

When did Simon from Southampton join the Army?

Simon enlisted in 1994 and went on to serve for 12 years finally leaving in 2006 as a Sergeant. During his service he carried out specialist training in both Arctic and Jungle Warfare and as a Military Parachutist.

Is there a military preparation college in Aldershot?

MPCT has four distinct provisions: Proud parents thank Military Preparation College, Aldershot. This week our Military Preparation College at Aldershot said farewell to Miss Emily Colman, who is leaving to embark upon her military career.

Who is the head of the University of Southampton?

Responsibility for running the university is held formally by the Chancellor and led at the executive level by the Vice-Chancellor, currently Sir Christopher Snowden.